Benefits Analyst - Employee Services

Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period
Open: July 16, 2025

Deadline: July 22, 2025

Non- Union
Department Name
Employee Services

The Benefits Analyst plays a dual role in the operational execution and strategic support of the LHSC employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, and Health Care Spending Accounts (HCAS's). Reporting to the Manager, Employee Services, and supporting the Benefits Consultant, the Benefits Analyst is responsible for benefit administration, communication, data analysis, and audit activities. The role also includes gathering and interpreting data to inform decision-making, support policy development, and improve employee experience and organizational outcomes.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $34.22 per hour - $42.78 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Qualifications
As the ideal candidate, you have:
Successful completion of a College Diploma in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources
Minimum two (2) years recent, related job experience in the Human Resources field
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), or Employee Benefits (CEBS) designations preferred
Benefit Administration experience preferred
Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as PeopleSoft
Proficiency in all key components of Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Power Point etc) with strong knowledge and understanding of Excel and other data tools
Attention to detail for data entry accuracy and maintenance for employee benefit records
Ability to perform benefit audits and reconcile discrepancies across systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with ability to identify problems and determine corrective actions
Proficient time management and organization skills to work in deadline sensitive environment
Knowledge of group benefit plans (ex. Health, dental, life, HCSA)
Effective communication skills, and demonstration of consistent customer service orientation when responding to benefit inquiries and escalations
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Benefit Consultant as well as all other relevant teams
Familiarity with legislation and regulations related to employee benefits (ex. ESA, CRA, HCSA guidelines) preferred
Understanding of vendor coordination and relationship management (ex. With HOOPP, Insurance Carrier) preferred
Experience with cost modeling and financial impact analysis for benefits programs preferred
Experience with data analysis and interpretation for benefits utilization and costing preferred
Knowledge of LHSC Collective Agreements, Hospital Policy (as it pertains to benefits) preferred
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. Read more